Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy is overcome with “immense guilt” for leaving Argentina just two days before the One Direction alum died after falling from the balcony of his Buenos Aires hotel room.

Liam Payne’s girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, is remembering their life together — and future plans — following his sudden death at 31. “I don’t even know where to begin. My heart is shattered in ways I can’t put into words.

Cassidy described Payne as having “the kindest soul and the most fun-loving spirit,” saying that his loss makes her feel “like I’ve lost the best part of myself,” and adding, “I can’t imagine a day without your laughter and love. You brought so much light into my life.”